Why does Laertes force his way in to the castle? What does he want?

He wants to avenge his father's death.

He wants to kidnap the Queen and hold her for ransom

He wants to be given the title to his father's lands.

According to the grave diggers, why is Ophelia allowed to have a proper Christian burial?

Her family is wealthy. The rich get to buy their way toward a better situation. In heaven all will be judged equally.

Because she was saved and baptized.

Because all souls deserve a Christian burial. This is the only way they can gain entrance into Heaven.

What does Hamlet ask of Horatio in his final moments?

Tell my story and tell Fortinbras that I think he should be king of Denmark.

Avenge me! Do not rest until your hands are so bloody that you can never cleanse them.

Remember me. Bring violets to my grave annually.

Gertrude presents Ophelia's death as an accident, but it may...

be murder at the hands of Hamlet

How did Claudius get Laertes to agree to his plan?

By implying he may not love his father as much as he says

By flattering his fencing skills

Why doesn't Hamlet let Horatio drink the poison?

He must live to keep Hamlet's memory alive

He needs to warn the people of Denmark

He will serve as hand to the new king

Why didn't Ophelia get a traditional funeral with ALL of the funeral rites?

She told the priest she was carrying Hamlet's baby.

What information does Hamlet find in Claudius' letter to the King of England?

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are spies

Fortinbras' army approaches Poland

What does Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

He replaced their letters (which called for Hamlet's execution) with letters which called for their executions.

He pays a group of thugs to beat them and leave them for dead.

He offers them money and reminds them that the three of them used to be friends. He asks them to stay with him.

What happens at Ophelia's funeral?

Hamlet & Laertes fist fight in her grave.

Laertes challenges Hamlet to a fencing duel over the grave.

The king & queen comfort Hamlet, overcome with grief.

Ophelia's ghost visits them & warns of impending doom.

How does Gertrude meet her death?

She drinks from the poisoned cup meant for Hamlet.

She tries to stop the fight between Hamlet & Laertes.

Claudius kills her, suspecting her of helping Hamlet.

She kills herself after Hamlet's death.

What happens to Laertes in Act 5?

Hamlet stabs him with Laertes' own poisoned sword.

He runs away with Gertrude after Hamlet kills Claudius.

He drinks of the poisoned goblet.

What does Laertes "confess" to Hamlet just before his death?

that he conspired with the King to murder Hamlet

that he never would have allowed Hamlet to marry Ophelia

that he helped Fortinbras murder Hamlet

It's appropriate that Fortinbras speaks the last line of the play because

he will likely succeed to the throne of Denmark

he has returned victorious from Poland

only he knew the true chain of events.

he admires Hamlet more than anyone else in the play

How does Claudius die?

Hamlet hits him with the sword AND forces him to drink from the poisoned cup.

Hamlet pierces his heart with the fencing sword

What is The Murder of Gonzago ?

Book that Hamlet shows Polonius

The1st player’s speech about Heccuba and Phyrrus

What does Claudius do that makes Hamlet hesitate in killing him, at first?

treats Hamlet with great respect

Since Polonius dies, Laertes has the same reason for revenge as Hamlet. This is the reason to consider him a ____________ for Hamlet.

foil - an opposing but similar character

motive - reason for doing something

tragic hero - major character whose downfall is brought about by a flaw

When Claudius shouts for "lights!" before the play is over, Hamlet is convinced

That Claudius is guilty of his father's murder

That he will never be able to determine Claudius' guilt

That the ghost was lying to the trick him

What does Hamlet mean by "To be or not to be, that is the question"?

Should I even exist? Should I end my life?

Should I really kill King Claudius? Does he deserve to live?

Was my father murdered? Should I trust a ghost?

What will come of my revenge? Should I continue with my plan?

What does Hamlet want the players to do?

Put on a play for the king and queen

Not have any women in the audience

Act 3 Scene 3: Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius when he catches him unaware and praying?

Hamlet wants to attack Claudius when he least expects it

Hamlet doesn't want to kill Claudius because he forgave him

He did kill him while he was praying

Act 3 Scene 4: Why does Polonius hide behind the arras (curtains)?

to eavesdrop on the conversation between Hamlet and the Queen

to scare Hamlet while he talks to the Queen

because Polonius is scared of Hamlet

Act 3 Scene 4: Why does the ghost return?

to remind Hamlet to avenge his murder

Act 3 Scene 4: Why does Hamlet murder Polonius?

because he thinks it is King Claudius

because he resents Polonius since Ophelia dumped him

because he is confused and scared

Act 3 Scene 4: How does the Queen react to the ghost appearing?

she cannot see or hear the ghost

she is heartbroken about the ghost of her dead husband

What is revealed by Claudius’s soliloquy, beginning with ‘O, my offense is rank, it smells to heaven’?

Claudius is plotting to kill Gertrude

Claudius will send Hamlet to England

Claudius believes Hamlet is the king’s murderer

Why won’t Hamlet kill Claudius in Scene 3?

He wants to kill him in the act of a ‘sin’ or crime

He has already poisoned Claudius’s drink

When Claudius shouts for "lights" before "The Mousetrap" is over, Hamlet is convinced:

That Claudius is guilty of his father's murder

That the ghost was lying to the trick him

That he will never be able to determine Claudius' guilt

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a letter to Horatio, Hamlet claims to have been captured by...

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern

Fortinbras

Claudius

Pirates

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gertrude informs Claudius that Ophelia has...

jumped over the castle walls to her death

stabbed herself in the heart with a dagger

fallen into a pond and drowned

purposefully letting venomous snakes bite her

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laertes plans to kill Hamlet by _ and has a backup plan by using __

surprising him, shooting him with a gun

poisoning his drink, pushing him into the lake

dueling, poison

choking him, his own dagger

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where is Claudius sending Hamlet because of his ill mental state?

England

Poland

Rome

Paris

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1 min • 1 pt

Who arrives to express their anger at the death of Polonius?

Laertes

Fortinbras

King Hamlet's ghost

Ophelia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hamlet feel about Rosencrantz?

Doesn't trust him

Loves him

Thinks he's dumb

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2 mins • 1 pt

What plan do the King and Laertes discuss to kill Hamlet?

They will go to see him, disguised as beggars. Then they will rob him and kill him.

They plan to set up a duel between Laertes and Hamlet. Either Laertes will honorably kill Hamlet, or, if he survives, the King will poison him.

They plan to go to him and escort him back to Denmark. On the way, they will stage a shipwreck. They will leave Hamlet in the water to perish, and they will be rescued by another ship.

They plan to force Horatio to do it. If he refuses they will kill all the members of his family.

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Hamlet Acts 3 - 5

In a letter to Horatio, Hamlet claims to have been captured by...

Gertrude informs Claudius that Ophelia has...

Laertes plans to kill Hamlet by _____________ and has a backup plan by using ______________

Where is Claudius sending Hamlet because of his ill mental state?

Who arrives to express their anger at the death of Polonius?

How does Hamlet feel about Rosencrantz?

What plan do the King and Laertes discuss to kill Hamlet?

Why does Laertes force his way in to the castle? What does he want?

Which character survives at the end of Act 5?

According to the grave diggers, why is Ophelia allowed to have a proper Christian burial?

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